US Bridges

KY-121 over P&l Railway

FairPosted for load

Graves County, Kentucky · .50 MI East of JCT Ky 339 · Structure no. 042B00112N

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,588
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-121 over P&l Railway is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-121 over P&l Railway in Graves County, Kentucky. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,588 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,588 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-121
CrossesP&l Railway
Location.50 MI East of JCT Ky 339
RouteState Highway 121
CountyGraves County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.82667, -88.77667
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,588 (2021)
Projected traffic2,588 by 2041
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-121 over P&l Railway built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-121 over P&l Railway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-121 over P&l Railway carry?

About 2,588 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is KY-121 over P&l Railway?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns KY-121 over P&l Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.